The Fin Will Albanese’s mega-majority make or break him?
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Aug 27, 2025 Phillip Coorey, the political editor for the Australian Financial Review, delves into pressing issues affecting Australia. He discusses the looming debt crisis and the challenges it poses for future generations. Coorey sheds light on the 'Braveheart' situation in parliament, highlighting shifts in power dynamics following recent elections. He also addresses Iran's influence in Australia, particularly how ASIO's revelations have forced government action. Furthermore, he critiques the lack of innovative solutions in economic reforms and explores tensions surrounding electric vehicle road charges.
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Braveheart Metaphor For Parliament
- Michael McCormack likened walking into Parliament to the Braveheart scene, capturing the visual imbalance.
- Coorey uses the metaphor to illustrate the overwhelming presence of Labor MPs across the chamber.
A Starkly Unbalanced Parliament
- Parliament now looks heavily one-sided with Labor's large majority and a weakened Coalition.
- Coorey notes this rare dominance shapes both morale and the expectation Labor will govern for many years.
Summit Was Momentum, Not New Policy
- The productivity summit mainly reiterated familiar analysis rather than proposing novel solutions.
- Coorey says the event was a momentum-building 'softening up' for future reforms, not a policy breakthrough.